Read this Wall Street Journal article (by Sue Shellenbarger, published November 17, 2010) on how many 4-year colleges and universities are allowing students to design their own programs of study.
Early decision applications rise 17 percent
by Darina Shtrakhman, The Daily Pennsylvanian – theDP.com Penn received 17 percent more early decision applications this year, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda. This brings the total to approximately 4,500 — up from 3,851 last fall. Furda attributed this increase to Penn’s no-loan aid policy and commitment to research and civic leadership. “This is a generation that sees …
